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Best 3d glasses 2018 – [Buyer’s Guide]
Last Updated September 1, 2023
My name is Arnold Simmons. After spending over 39 hours comparing at least 25 3d glasses, I am recommending the best 3d glasses of 2018
I have been writing about technology and entertainment since the early 90s from my secluded home in West Virginia. What I would like you to remember as you browse my website is that I don’t work in the industry so the reviews I have are based on good old fashioned honesty.
Best 3d glasses of 2018
So, what exactly would anyone want to know about 3d glasses? I know most of us don’t really care much about the history and the origin, all we want to know is which of them is the best. Of course, I will spare you the history and go straight on to the best 3d glasses. Here we have compiled a detailed list of some of the best 3d glasses of the 2018.
Not all 3d glasses are created equal though. Many models on the market may be confusing to a person who is shopping for their first time.
Test Results and Ratings
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№1 – Better quality passive 3D glasses
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Why did this 3d glasses win the first place?
I also liked the delivery service that was fast and quick to react. It was delivered on the third day. I really enjoy the design. It is compact, comfortable and reliable. And it looks amazing! I am very happy with the purchase. It is definitely worth its money. The product is top-notch! The product is very strong. Its material is stable and doesn’t crack.
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№2 – BIAL Red-blue 3D Glasses/ Cyan Anaglyph Simple style 3D Glasses 3D movie game-Extra Upgrade Style
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Why did this 3d glasses come in second place?
Seems that the material is good. It has a very beautiful color but I don’t really like the texture. Managers explained me all the details about the product range, price, and delivery. I like this product. For such a low price, I didn’t even hope it to be any better. It’s decently made. This is a pretty decent product that perfectly fitted the interior of our office.
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№3 – ED 4 Pack CINEMA 3D GLASSES For LG 3D TVs Adult Sized Passive Circular Polarized 3D Glasses
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Why did this 3d glasses take third place?
A very convenient model. It is affordable and made of high-quality materials. It doesn’t squeaks nor bents. Looks great in my apartment. It is inconvenient to use due to the size. I am going to get something different next time. I liked the design. We’ve been using it for 2 months and it still looks like brand new.
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3d glasses Buyer’s Guide
For Active 3D Glasses
If Active 3D Glasses are supplied with your TV, use them. If no glasses are supplied, purchase a pair of Active 3D Glasses, model TDG-BT500A. Before using the Active 3D Glasses for the first time, you need to register them to your TV. Follow the steps below.
Remove the battery’s insulation sheet.
Press and hold the (Power) button/indicator on the glasses for seconds.
The Active 3D Glasses turn on and registration starts (the (Power) button/indicator blinks green and yellow). When registration is finished, a message appears in the TV screen for seconds, and the indicator lights up in green for seconds.
If registration fails, the Active 3D Glasses will turn off automatically. In this case, repeat the procedure above.
From the next time, you can use the Active 3D Glasses by just turning them on. To turn them off, press and hold the (Power) button/indicator on the glasses for seconds. To turn them on again, press the (Power) button/indicator.
Active 3D vs. Passive 3D
With LG, Vizio and Toshiba going with passive 3D glasses and Samsung, Sony, and Panasonic producing active 3D glasses and TVs, this battle is really heating up. Consumers are asking the questions, “when will I be able to watch 3D without glasses,” and “what’s the best way to watch 3D TV now?” Read on to find out.
Active vs. Passive debate is going to be a hot debate amonst television manufacturers and consumers in 201and beyond.
Passive 3D glasses are any 3D glasses that don’t require a power source to view 3D content. The two major types of passive glasses are anaglyph and polarized 3D glasses. One of the main benefits to passive 3D glasses is cost. Since they do not require a power source or powered lenses, passive 3D glasses can be very inexpensive. Anaglyph glasses, commonly seen with one red and one cyan lens, are often seen made out of cardboard with cellophane lenses. Though anaglyph glasses do show the viewer a 3D image it is the least advanced of all methods of delivering 3D and because they use color to separate the images some or all color information is lost to the viewer.
Polarized 3D glasses come in two forms, linear polarized and circular polarized. Linear polarized glasses require the use to maintain a vertical head position, tilting your head left or right can break the 3D effect because the content relies on one eye seeing the vertically polarized image and the second eye seeing the horizontally polarized image. When the head is tilted the polarized lenses no longer line with the polarized double image on the screen. Circular polarization does away with this problem but it requires a special projector and filter and will not be used on 3D televisions.
Another benefit to passive 3D glasses is that since the viewer is being shown both images at once it does not half the frame rate of the content like active glasses do.
Active 3D Glasses
The major disadvantage to active 3D glasses is that the separate images for each eye are not delivered at the same time. The content will alternate the images shown to each eye at whatever the frame rate of the content and refresh rate of the display offers. For example, with 60 frame per second content each eye is being shown only 30 images per second effectively halfing the frame rate seen by the viewer. This is most noticeable during slow camera pans or during fast motion. The higher the frame rate the smoother each of these actions will appear so active 3D glasses can show slight to noticeable judder effects during these scenes.
Samsung’s Plasma and LCD/LED televisions use active shutter glasses to display 3D.
Most expensive
But the Vive still has the edge over the Oculus because for our money the room-scale tracking is that much better. The feature allows you to walk around a space that’s 4.x 4.5m big, adding another dimension to the feeling of presence that you experience while using it; you’re not just pressing up on an analogue stick, you’re using your legs to walk.
That’s if you have enough space in your real room that is.
The Vive’s downside, however, is its price. Despite its price cuts it’s still expensive, more than the price of the most expensive console that’s currently out, and equivalent in price to the kind of beastly gaming PC you’ll need to run it.
Room-scale isn’t as good
Yet compared to the HTC Vive’s room-scale technology the Rift isn’t quite as good. The reason is that while the Vive is designed to let you walk around in any direction, by default the Rift has you place your two sensors in front of you. This means that the tracking is more single-sided, and you can’t let yourself get turned around or else the sensors will lose track of you. The experience is a bit different when you add a third sensor to the mix, but if you’re comparing apples-to-apples, we still believe the Vive does room-scale a heck of a lot better.
That being said, by being cheaper than the Vive the Oculus Rift offers a very compelling mid-range virtual reality option for those with less space to spare.
Passive Vs Active
In case you didn’t know, 3D glasses are available in either passive or active designs. The most straightforward difference between these is that the latter is powered while the former doesn’t require any powering. They also offer varying levels of experience with the active pieces taking the lead. However, note that different TV models and Projectors are designed specifically for either of the 2.
Comfort
A good pair of 3D glasses will only be useful if it allows you to concentrate on the cinema rather than regular adjustments and scratches caused by its handles. As such, go for a pair that fits well. Most preferably, consider choosing a piece with adjustable handles for different users.
On this note too, if you use prescription glasses, opt for a pair that goes snugly over them. While these are difficult to find, we’ve aligned several with universal fitting on this list.
Active 3D glasses are pricier than their passive competitors. While a pack of passive glasses may come at below ten bucks, several Active 3D glasses ask for up to 40 dollars for a single unit.
PC peripherals
Using positional trackers placed on a wall and hand controllers, the Vive supports whole body movement and gives you haptic feedback, so you can reach out and really feel like you’re picking up a physical object.
See our Gear VR hands-on review
The full array LED backlighting does make an impact on the picture quality, but it may not necessarily be the answer the typical LED problems like side angle viewing and screen uniformity. From what we have seen in edge-lit LED TVs this year, they are dealing with those problems in a good way. A full array LED TV like the FH6030 is going to be plenty bright though. That is one major plus. Keeping the setting of the backlight in check is important and I’ll go into more detail in the Color section further on.
Active 3D Performance
The quality of Samsung’s active 3D has always been good in the past, and it is no different on the UN40FH6030. 3D content produces a lot of depth without losing picture quality. Side angle viewing for 3D content is where some marks are lost. Color and contrast begin to degrade much worse than some of the passive 3D examples we have tested out this year. Make sure you try out different picture modes once 3D is enabled because the preset picture modes change a good bit from their 2D settings.
Appearance
The appearance of the UN40FH6030 is very similar to the EH6000 from last year. The bezels and square stand are the typical shiny black plastic, but thin bezels of 0.inches really make this one a looker. There is some more depth thanks to the direct LED backlighting as well. The FH6030 has a depth of 3.inches versus the thinner ‘F’ models with inches in depth.
Microsoft HoloLens
What is it s it for? Short answer: professional drone users. The BT-300FPV Drone Edition is perfect for anyone who makes a living shooting photos and videos with a drone or uses one to inspect structures (e.g., wind turbines).
What is it
The transparent display, called a Glass Pod, is also removable this time around. That means you can detach the display from the included frames and use it with safety goggles or prescription glasses instead. s it for? Google Glass EE is strictly for business use, but that still covers a wide swath of professions. Anyone from factory workers to surgeons could use it. The only group it’s definitely not for is regular consumers.
Vuzix Blade 3000
What is it? Vuzix’s latest entry in augmented reality is designed to look as unassuming as possible. These aren’t AR goggles; they’re smart sunglasses, and they feature a full-color display capable of mirroring almost everything on your smartphone.
What is
You control Varia Vision using a built-in touchpad. You can even use it with gloves, which is great for serious cyclists. s it for? Cyclists. You could probably find some other uses for Varia Vision, but it’s really meant to be used only by bikers.
Passive 3D
A few years ago, passive 3D technology used linearly polarized light the same way as above. Two images are shown on the same screen, one using horizontally-polarized light, and the other using vertically polarized light. While watching a movie, one eye only sees the horizontal image and the other only sees the vertical one. Newer technology has changed a bit, but more on that later.
Active Shutter
Active shutter is newer than passive technology. Here, the glasses you use aren’t simple plastic filters; they’re battery-powered devices that are sensitively honed. What happens is your display alternates images from each of the two perspectives, and your glasses synchronize with the refresh rate. When the image for your right eye is displayed, the glasses use a shutter over your left eye. When the image for your left eye is displayed, the glasses move the shutter on your right eye. In this way, each eye is getting an image, and the it’s coming to each eye one-at-a-time in rapid alternation.
Glasses-Free
Autostereoscopic displays, also known as “glasses-free” displays, are very new on the market. There are a few different ways these TVs and monitors work.
Lenticular arrays use lenses to focus each eye on a different portion of the image. Both of these types rely on proper positioning by the viewer. You’d have to sit in a good place for the 3D effect to work, and if you move too much, you’ll lose it.
A third type uses a camera to actively track where viewers are in the room, and can adjust the picture accordingly. Surprisingly, there are some TV’s that can do this for up to three people, but these models are expensive and not mainstream yet.
LG D2342P
We got a chance to spend some real quality time with this monitor, courtesy of LG (as a reminder, they did sponsor us at BlizzCon 2011). This seems like a standard 23” 1080p 3D monitor, but there a few key things that really set it apart. This particular display (among others that are planned for release) uses passive 3D technology. But, instead of the usual linear polarization, this display uses circular polarization. The effect is supposed to dramatically reduce the dimness that’s typical of passive 3D technology. In practice, video was about 50% brighter, at least to our eyes, and the LED-backlighting in the display also helped with that. This is actually how 3D using the RealD Cinema system does it in theaters, so those glasses would be compatible.
LG’s touting its conversion process that would work automagically with everything. We actually played the new Starcraft expansion for over an hour at BlizzCon. The conversion process was actually pretty good with it. Obviously, some things work better than others – for example, text is horrendous in combination with the 3D effect – but the overall experience was at the low-end of the top tier. And, there’s no computer software for adjustment; everything is done on the monitor through the settings menu.
As far as native 3D goes, things looked great, and were pretty solid. The display also allows for three different kinds of 3D depending on what format you’re using, so you know there’s at least some compatibility.
The drawbacks are few, but prominent. Ghosting definitely occurs, and while subtle at times, it’s more frequent than we’d like. Secondly, we’d still worry about how well this would work with games on the whole, and specifically with online games on the PSand Xbox 360. There’s a small delay while converting the video, and small delays can translate into instant deaths with games like FPSs. On the whole, it’s not perfect, but it is a nice package, and it’s very attractive because of the comparatively low price.
LG’s Dual Play
One very interesting feature that LG has made possible with its passive 3D tech is “Dual Play.” Using modified glasses, two people can play a multiplayer game without using a split-screen setup. Instead of each pair of glasses having one lens for the left eye image and one lens for the right eye image, one pair has both lenses that can see the left eye image, and the other pair for the right eye image. (Now you know how to make your own, if you don’t want to buy them!) Each player gets a full-screen 2D image, and neither player sees the other’s screen. Many of LG’s Cinema 3D TVs are capable of this, and games will work with this automatically by just activating the proper setting on the TV. Of course, they can take better advantage of the feature by offering built-in support.
In terms of the experience, you do get some ghosting of the other person’s screen. At the same time, playing Halo CE with another person in full-screen is still awesome. It’ll be interesting to see if this kind of technology can become a wide standard.
Sony’s HMZTPersonal 3D Viewer
In any case, The Verge has yet another great review for these, but here’s a summary. The integrated headphones aren’t great, and there’s no aux input so you can’t swap them out. The unit’s front-heavy, so it can get uncomfortable after a few hours of use. The lenses in front of the tiny 720P screens are a real pain to get positioned just right. But, the picture is fantastic, natural, and completely personal. And, there’s a DIY virtual reality hack already out there for it.
It’s not really practical and there’s plenty of things that need to be changed, but Sony’s shown that it’s definitely possible. In an iteration or two, this could really be something stupendous.
Mitsubishi
According to Mitsubishi, the company has actually been cranking out 3DTVs since 200Many of those older models require a 3D adapter to view today’s 3D sources. However, in November, Mitsubishi announced a software update that would allow all 73and 83series Mitsubishi 3D-ready TVs to support 3D signals via HDMI 1.4a.
One of the models to receive the upgrade is the massive 82-inch WD-8283Boasting nearly four times the screen size of a 42-inch flat-panel, this is the largest mass-produced 3DTV to date. The 1080p DLP unit also boasts plenty of features for that mammoth set. Just a few include Mitsubishi’s 6-color processor, Smooth 120Hz Film Motion technology, PerfectColor, and four HDMI inputs. It also features the ISF’s ccc Advanced Calibration Mode, as well as NetCommand, which combines both older and newer A/V products under one controller.
In case you aren’t ready to have 3D take over your life (or living room), the 83series also comes in 65- and 73-inch sizes.
In April 2010, Mitsubishi added seven new 3D TVs for 2010, which span across three new series. Aside from Brilliant/Bright/Natural and Game Modes, HDMI-PC compatibility, and MDEA’s exclusive 6-Color Processor, each unit blasts 16-speaker 5.1-channel Dolby Digital surround sound. All those are standard on the 63series, which also includes three HDMI connections (with CEC).
The 73series has all the above, with StreamTV Internet Media and Immersive Sound Technology. StreamTV’s service includes content from VUDU, Pandora, Flickr, Picasa, Facebook, and more. Other 73perks include a USB jack for 802.1support, Smooth120 technology, video calibration features, and a universal remote.
The 83Diamond series has all of the above, as well as Bluetooth A2DP audio streaming, a Center Channel mode, surround channel outputs, a subwoofer output, ISFccc video adjustments, NetCommand, and a wired IR input. These three units also add one extra HDMI jack.
Mitsubishi made its most recent 3D TV announcement in June, when they debuted the L75-A9This 75-inch entry into the LaserVue line features 3D features, as well as the LaserVue/DLP light engine, and four HDMI-CEC inputs. Brand new features include a Cinema Color mode and StreamTV, which adds on-screen access to services such as VUDU, Flickr, Facebook, and others.
Each of the VT models will come with one pair of Panasonic 3D Eyewear, with additional glasses sold separately.
Toshiba
Earlier this year, Toshiba announced its ZX900 CELL TV will come in 55- and 65-inch sizes. The heart of the unit is the CELL Broadband Engine, which promises the same type of processing that’s used in PCs and gaming consoles. Using a Frame Sequential System, the system delivers 240Hz in 2D mode and 120Hz for the right eye and 120Hz for the left eye in 3D mode. It also boasts TriVector 2D to 3D Conversion, which promises to pump any 2D content up to 3D, all in real time.
Other features include a 1080p image, KIRAdimming technology, and Net Resolution+, which helps compress some of that Internet noise. Also, KIRAtechnology features dimming possibilities for 51controllable zones. Also, a 1TB hard drive and built-in Wi-Fi support is a nice perk if you are playing around with Toshiba’s partners, which include Netflix, VUDU, CinemaNow, Pandora, and more.
Currently, there’s no additional info on when CELL TV will reach the masses. In the meantime, Toshiba did introduce the WX800 Series. Using Toshiba’s optional 3D glasses, these models can deliver 3D. Both sizes use LED backlighting and boast a 1080p image, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 7,000,000:contrast ratio. Other features include the PixelPure 5G processor, built-in Wi-Fi support, and Net TV content.
VIZIO will introduce 3D-ready TVs later this year in their XVT Pro line.
VIZIO is no longer the bargain brand. OK — they still offer some great sets at great prices, which makes us anxious to see what the XVT Pro Series will sell for. This is the company’s entry into 3D, and it will come in 47-, 55-, and 72-inch sizes.
All three models include SENSIO 3D and 480Hz SPS Smooth Motion technologies, built-in Wi-Fi, SRS StudioSound HD audio, and Smart Dimming circuitry to control hundreds of zones of LEDs. Also, each set will provide additional content through VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA), as well as a Bluetooth remote with sliding QWERTY keyboard. Another nifty feature is Wireless HDMI, which uses an adapter and receiver to eliminate the need for HDMI cables for up to four sources.
In June, VIZIO announced three new 3D TVs: the 55-inch XVT3D554SV, the 47-inch XVT3D474SV, and the 42-inch XVT3D424SV. All three include full HD 3D. The big difference is that the 42-incher features Razor LED backlighting with Smart Dimming, while the other two are part of the TruLED with Smart Dimming series. The trio also features 480Hz SPS high frame rate with Smooth Motion technology, with the 47- and 55-inch models throwing in integrated 802.11n WiFi, as well as an integrated WirelessHD receiver.
Land’s End
Though not as soft as that of the Daydream View, the Gear VR’s padding feels high-quality. The straps are less stretchy than the Daydream View’s, which makes them feel more adjustable and secure. There’s a lens adjustment dial to accommodate different pupil distances, which the Daydream View doesn’t have. However, none of our testers complained about the lack of adjustment options while using the Daydream View.
Drop Dead, the controller transforms into a gun complete with trigger. But in Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, you can’t actually reach out and manipulate the bomb with your hand like you can in an Oculus Rift. Still, its touchpad and trigger buttons are familiar inputs that feel natural to use. The extra two buttons and volume key, however, might be more confusing to a beginner than the Daydream View’s ultra-simple controller.
Flaws but not dealbreakers
The Daydream View is comfy to wear but has fewer apps and games.
Pull Quote
The Daydream View has a slight sense of tunnel vision compared with the Gear VR, even when you’re using phones of the same screen size and resolution.
The Daydream View’s compact size comes at a cost. The field of view is noticeably smaller, giving a slight sense of tunnel vision compared with the Gear VR, even when you’re using phones of the same screen size and resolution.
The Daydream controller is a nearly oval device that fits in the palm of your hand. It has two buttons and a clickable touchpad, and like the Gear VR’s controller, it also tracks the approximate location of your hand, bringing it into virtual reality. In Mekorama (a puzzle game where you walk a robot through shifting buildings), you can reach out and manipulate the world as if it were made of building blocks. In Wonderglade, you can play miniature golf by swinging the controller like a golf club.
Sources
Welders planning to observe the solar eclipse may or may not be in luck, as some welding filters will adequately protect your eyes from the sun. But, please, double-check to make sure that the goggles you intend to use are the right kind.
Glasses
If you wear glasses, many VR viewers don’t fit over the top very well, or can be uncomfortable for long use. Look for models that specifically advertise that they work with glasses.
Focus can also be an issue – though for some users, the focal adjustment can be enough to do away with the glasses.
Phone Gripping Method
Most common is car mount style adjustable gripper, which can handle a range of sizes, and give precise positioning. These work pretty well with a variety of phones, but can’t always accommodate cases.
Other methods include special slot loading mounts, or for the really cheap ones, simple cardboard flaps or rubberbands.
Construction
The cheap cardboard options are great to mess around with, but for extended use, a proper passed plastic model is best.
Avoid the plastic versions of the cardboard viewers – they are not worth the price increase compared to just buying a moulded plastic model.
Compare TVs
A 3D TV uses either active or passive 3D. Most people prefer passive 3D over active 3D, even though the resolution is cut by half, because the glasses are cheaper and there is less crosstalk.
All 3D images, including the ones we see with our eyes, work on one principle: each of our eyes sees a different picture. By perceiving a slightly different picture from each perspective, the brain automatically constructs the third dimension.
Active Shutter 3D
What it is: Active 3D TVs alternate between displaying frames meant for the right eye and the left eye. The glasses are syncronized to the TV and shutters darken the individual lenses in tandem with the image on screen. This causes each individual eye to only see the image made for that perspective and vice versa (right is closed when left image is shown, left is closed when right image is shown).
Sony PlayStation VR
Sony’s PlayStation VR is our current Editors’ Choice for virtual reality, offering the most polished and easy-to-use tethered VR experience with a relatively reasonable price tag. You can only play proprietary titles on it, like Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, but a theater mode lets you play any PSgame as if you were sitting in front of a large screen, and the VR games we’ve tried have impressed us.
How to save up to 86%? Here is little trick.
You must visit the page of sales. Here is the link. If you don’t care about which brand is better, then you can choose the 3d glasses by the price and buy from the one who will offer the greatest discount.
Final Word
First of all thanks for reading my article to the end! I hope you find my reviews listed here useful and that it allows you to make a proper comparison of what is best to fit your needs and budget. Don’t be afraid to try more than one product if your first pick doesn’t do the trick.
Most important, have fun and choose your 3d glasses wisely! Good luck!
So, TOP3 of 3d glasses
- №1 — Better quality passive 3D glasses
- №2 — BIAL Red-blue 3D Glasses/ Cyan Anaglyph Simple style 3D Glasses 3D movie game-Extra Upgrade Style
- №3 — ED 4 Pack CINEMA 3D GLASSES For LG 3D TVs Adult Sized Passive Circular Polarized 3D Glasses
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